Rachel Brimble

An unputdownable historical saga set in Victorian Bath, where one woman must fight for freedom, friendship and a second chance. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Rosie Goodwin and Mary Wood. ??? From grieving widow... 1851, England. After her merchant husband saved her from a life of prostitution, Louisa Hill was briefly happy as a housewife in Bristol. But then a constable arrives at her door. Her husband has been found hanged in a Bath hotel room, a note and a key to a property in Bath she knew nothing about the only things she has left of him. To a new life as a madam… Knowing the debt collectors will arrive any moment, Louisa must leave everything she knows behind, and move to Bath. But left with no means of income, Louisa knows she has little choice but to return to but her old way of life. But this time, she’ll do it on her own terms – by turning her new home into a brothel for upper class gentleman. And she’s determined the horrors she was forced to endure in the past are not experienced by the girls she saves from the streets. Enlisting the help of Jacob Jackson, a quiet but feared boxer, to watch over the house, Louisa is about to embark on a life she never envisaged. Can she find the courage to forge this new path? The Widow's Vow is the first in a gripping and gritty Victorian saga series from the bestselling author of The Home Front Nurses, Rachel Brimble. Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Widow’s Vow.

A BRAND NEW heartwarming and emotional WWII saga of love, healing and friendship. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife, Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell! ?? ‘Come on, Kathy… tell me a secret.’ 1943: Becoming a Home Front nurse, meant Kathy Scott was finally able to escape the violence of her childhood. At long last, her life has taken a turn for the better. Particularly because, for the very first time, she’s made some wonderful friends–fellow nurses Sylvia, Freda and Veronica. Kathy’s known for not being short of a word or two. So nobody’s more surprised than her when she finds herself tongue-tied around Freda’s handsome brother, James – who’s home from war with an unexplained injury. Eventually they start to open up to each other… But can two people who have felt so broken by their experiences ever find a chance for happiness? Don’t miss this powerful and unputdownable wartime saga about courage, healing and the power of friendship!Bestselling authors are loving The Home Front Nurses series: ‘I enjoyed this heart-warming yet gritty and gripping first book of the series. Sylvia, Freda and Veronica, work hard in their job of nursing the wounded, each of them with their own secret heartache… Compelling reading. Another winner for this lovely author… A series that will garner a host of readers.’ Lizzie Lane ‘This a new writer for me and I absolutely loved this book. Well-researched, well-written and I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic… Promises to be a brilliant series.’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! I loved following the lives of the three girls, and the storyline pulled me in quickly, holding my attention. It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Rachel Brimble brings Sylvia, Freda and Veronica to life in her skilled and vivid storytelling. As the friends face the perils of war on the home front, we stand beside them, sharing their hopes, dreams and fears. I can’t wait to read more in this series.’ May EllisReaders love it too! ‘A sweet and enticing wartime story for anyone missing Call the Midwife.’ Reader Review ????? ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? ‘Realistic… highlighted the research that went into writing this wonderful book… I am eager to find out what happens for Sylvia, Veronica and Freda next!’ Reader Review ????? ‘I loved how the nurses went above and beyond to help the patients feel happy and care for them whilst in hospital.’ Reader Review ????

A BRAND NEW heartwarming and emotional WWII saga of love, healing and friendship. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife, Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell! ?? ‘Come on, Kathy… tell me a secret.’ 1943: Becoming a Home Front nurse, meant Kathy Scott was finally able to escape the violence of her childhood. At long last, her life has taken a turn for the better. Particularly because, for the very first time, she’s made some wonderful friends–fellow nurses Sylvia, Freda and Veronica. Kathy’s known for not being short of a word or two. So nobody’s more surprised than her when she finds herself tongue-tied around Freda’s handsome brother, James – who’s home from war with an unexplained injury. Eventually they start to open up to each other… But can two people who have felt so broken by their experiences ever find a chance for happiness? Don’t miss this powerful and unputdownable wartime saga about courage, healing and the power of friendship!Bestselling authors are loving The Home Front Nurses series: ‘I enjoyed this heart-warming yet gritty and gripping first book of the series. Sylvia, Freda and Veronica, work hard in their job of nursing the wounded, each of them with their own secret heartache… Compelling reading. Another winner for this lovely author… A series that will garner a host of readers.’ Lizzie Lane ‘This a new writer for me and I absolutely loved this book. Well-researched, well-written and I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic… Promises to be a brilliant series.’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! I loved following the lives of the three girls, and the storyline pulled me in quickly, holding my attention. It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Rachel Brimble brings Sylvia, Freda and Veronica to life in her skilled and vivid storytelling. As the friends face the perils of war on the home front, we stand beside them, sharing their hopes, dreams and fears. I can’t wait to read more in this series.’ May EllisReaders love it too! ‘A sweet and enticing wartime story for anyone missing Call the Midwife.’ Reader Review ????? ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? ‘Realistic… highlighted the research that went into writing this wonderful book… I am eager to find out what happens for Sylvia, Veronica and Freda next!’ Reader Review ????? ‘I loved how the nurses went above and beyond to help the patients feel happy and care for them whilst in hospital.’ Reader Review ????

A BRAND NEW heartwarming and emotional WWII saga of love, healing and friendship. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife, Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell! ?? ‘Come on, Kathy… tell me a secret.’ 1943: Becoming a Home Front nurse, meant Kathy Scott was finally able to escape the violence of her childhood. At long last, her life has taken a turn for the better. Particularly because, for the very first time, she’s made some wonderful friends–fellow nurses Sylvia, Freda and Veronica. Kathy’s known for not being short of a word or two. So nobody’s more surprised than her when she finds herself tongue-tied around Freda’s handsome brother, James – who’s home from war with an unexplained injury. Eventually they start to open up to each other… But can two people who have felt so broken by their experiences ever find a chance for happiness? Don’t miss this powerful and unputdownable wartime saga about courage, healing and the power of friendship!Bestselling authors are loving The Home Front Nurses series: ‘I enjoyed this heart-warming yet gritty and gripping first book of the series. Sylvia, Freda and Veronica, work hard in their job of nursing the wounded, each of them with their own secret heartache… Compelling reading. Another winner for this lovely author… A series that will garner a host of readers.’ Lizzie Lane ‘This a new writer for me and I absolutely loved this book. Well-researched, well-written and I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic… Promises to be a brilliant series.’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! I loved following the lives of the three girls, and the storyline pulled me in quickly, holding my attention. It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Rachel Brimble brings Sylvia, Freda and Veronica to life in her skilled and vivid storytelling. As the friends face the perils of war on the home front, we stand beside them, sharing their hopes, dreams and fears. I can’t wait to read more in this series.’ May EllisReaders love it too! ‘A sweet and enticing wartime story for anyone missing Call the Midwife.’ Reader Review ????? ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? ‘Realistic… highlighted the research that went into writing this wonderful book… I am eager to find out what happens for Sylvia, Veronica and Freda next!’ Reader Review ????? ‘I loved how the nurses went above and beyond to help the patients feel happy and care for them whilst in hospital.’ Reader Review ????

A BRAND NEW heartwarming and emotional WWII saga of love, healing and friendship. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife, Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell! ?? ‘Come on, Kathy… tell me a secret.’ 1943: Becoming a Home Front nurse, meant Kathy Scott was finally able to escape the violence of her childhood. At long last, her life has taken a turn for the better. Particularly because, for the very first time, she’s made some wonderful friends–fellow nurses Sylvia, Freda and Veronica. Kathy’s known for not being short of a word or two. So nobody’s more surprised than her when she finds herself tongue-tied around Freda’s handsome brother, James – who’s home from war with an unexplained injury. Eventually they start to open up to each other… But can two people who have felt so broken by their experiences ever find a chance for happiness? Don’t miss this powerful and unputdownable wartime saga about courage, healing and the power of friendship!Bestselling authors are loving The Home Front Nurses series: ‘I enjoyed this heart-warming yet gritty and gripping first book of the series. Sylvia, Freda and Veronica, work hard in their job of nursing the wounded, each of them with their own secret heartache… Compelling reading. Another winner for this lovely author… A series that will garner a host of readers.’ Lizzie Lane ‘This a new writer for me and I absolutely loved this book. Well-researched, well-written and I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic… Promises to be a brilliant series.’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! I loved following the lives of the three girls, and the storyline pulled me in quickly, holding my attention. It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Rachel Brimble brings Sylvia, Freda and Veronica to life in her skilled and vivid storytelling. As the friends face the perils of war on the home front, we stand beside them, sharing their hopes, dreams and fears. I can’t wait to read more in this series.’ May EllisReaders love it too! ‘A sweet and enticing wartime story for anyone missing Call the Midwife.’ Reader Review ????? ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? ‘Realistic… highlighted the research that went into writing this wonderful book… I am eager to find out what happens for Sylvia, Veronica and Freda next!’ Reader Review ????? ‘I loved how the nurses went above and beyond to help the patients feel happy and care for them whilst in hospital.’ Reader Review ????

A powerful and dramatic Victorian saga of ambition, love and scandal—perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Mary Wood and Sarah Waters. ? He needs a wife... 1853, Bath. Industrialist William Rose was a poor lad from the slums who pulled himself up by his bootstraps, but in order to achieve his greatest ambitions he must become the epitome of Victorian respectability: a family man. She has a plan... But the only woman who’s caught his eye is sophisticated beauty, Octavia Marshall, one of the notorious ladies of Carson Street. Though she was once born to great wealth and privilege, she’s hardly got the reputation he’s looking for, but she’s determined to invest her hard-earned fortune in Mr Rose’s mills and forge a new life as an entirely proper businesswoman. They strike a deal that promises them both what they desire the most, but William’s a fool if he thinks Octavia will be a conventional married woman, and she’s very much mistaken if she thinks their pasts won’t follow them wherever they go. In the third and final instalment of Rachel Brimble’s exciting Victorian saga series, The Ladies of Carson Street will open the doors on a thoroughly modern marriage – and William is about to get a lot more than he bargained for.Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Very Modern Marriage.

A powerful and dramatic Victorian saga of ambition, love and scandal—perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Mary Wood and Sarah Waters. ? He needs a wife... 1853, Bath. Industrialist William Rose was a poor lad from the slums who pulled himself up by his bootstraps, but in order to achieve his greatest ambitions he must become the epitome of Victorian respectability: a family man. She has a plan... But the only woman who’s caught his eye is sophisticated beauty, Octavia Marshall, one of the notorious ladies of Carson Street. Though she was once born to great wealth and privilege, she’s hardly got the reputation he’s looking for, but she’s determined to invest her hard-earned fortune in Mr Rose’s mills and forge a new life as an entirely proper businesswoman. They strike a deal that promises them both what they desire the most, but William’s a fool if he thinks Octavia will be a conventional married woman, and she’s very much mistaken if she thinks their pasts won’t follow them wherever they go. In the third and final instalment of Rachel Brimble’s exciting Victorian saga series, The Ladies of Carson Street will open the doors on a thoroughly modern marriage – and William is about to get a lot more than he bargained for.Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Very Modern Marriage.

A powerful and atmospheric saga set in the glitter and grit of Victorian Bath’s theatre world. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Mary Wood and Sarah Waters. ?? A young girl’s dream… Bath, 1852. As a girl, Nancy Bloom would go to Bath’s Theatre Royal, sit on the hard wooden benches and stare in awe at the actresses playing men as much as the women dressed in finery. She longed to be a part of it all and when a man promised her parents he could find a role for Nancy in the theatre, they believed him. His lie and betrayal led to her ruin. A foundling’s ambition… Francis Carlyle is a theatre manager, a man with big dreams, who has finally shed the skin of his secret past as a foundling and is now rich, successful and in need of a new female star. Never in a million years did he think he'd find her standing on a table in one of Bath’s bawdiest pubs, entertaining its patrons with her exquisite voice. Nancy vowed never to trust a man again. Francis will do anything to make her his star. As they engage in a battle of wits and wills, can either survive with their hearts intact? The second in Rachel Brimble’s thrilling Victorian saga series, The Foundling’s Fortune, will whisk you away to the riotous, thriving underbelly of Victorian Bath.Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as Trouble for the Leading Lady.

A powerful and atmospheric saga set in the glitter and grit of Victorian Bath’s theatre world. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Mary Wood and Sarah Waters. ?? A young girl’s dream… Bath, 1852. As a girl, Nancy Bloom would go to Bath’s Theatre Royal, sit on the hard wooden benches and stare in awe at the actresses playing men as much as the women dressed in finery. She longed to be a part of it all and when a man promised her parents he could find a role for Nancy in the theatre, they believed him. His lie and betrayal led to her ruin. A foundling’s ambition… Francis Carlyle is a theatre manager, a man with big dreams, who has finally shed the skin of his secret past as a foundling and is now rich, successful and in need of a new female star. Never in a million years did he think he'd find her standing on a table in one of Bath’s bawdiest pubs, entertaining its patrons with her exquisite voice. Nancy vowed never to trust a man again. Francis will do anything to make her his star. As they engage in a battle of wits and wills, can either survive with their hearts intact? The second in Rachel Brimble’s thrilling Victorian saga series, The Foundling’s Fortune, will whisk you away to the riotous, thriving underbelly of Victorian Bath.Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as Trouble for the Leading Lady.

An unputdownable historical saga set in Victorian Bath, where one woman must fight for freedom, friendship and a second chance. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Rosie Goodwin and Mary Wood. ??? From grieving widow... 1851, England. After her merchant husband saved her from a life of prostitution, Louisa Hill was briefly happy as a housewife in Bristol. But then a constable arrives at her door. Her husband has been found hanged in a Bath hotel room, a note and a key to a property in Bath she knew nothing about the only things she has left of him. To a new life as a madam… Knowing the debt collectors will arrive any moment, Louisa must leave everything she knows behind, and move to Bath. But left with no means of income, Louisa knows she has little choice but to return to but her old way of life. But this time, she’ll do it on her own terms – by turning her new home into a brothel for upper class gentleman. And she’s determined the horrors she was forced to endure in the past are not experienced by the girls she saves from the streets. Enlisting the help of Jacob Jackson, a quiet but feared boxer, to watch over the house, Louisa is about to embark on a life she never envisaged. Can she find the courage to forge this new path? The Widow's Vow is the first in a gripping and gritty Victorian saga series from the bestselling author of The Home Front Nurses, Rachel Brimble. Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Widow’s Vow.

An unputdownable historical saga set in Victorian Bath, where one woman must fight for freedom, friendship and a second chance. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Rosie Goodwin and Mary Wood. ??? From grieving widow... 1851, England. After her merchant husband saved her from a life of prostitution, Louisa Hill was briefly happy as a housewife in Bristol. But then a constable arrives at her door. Her husband has been found hanged in a Bath hotel room, a note and a key to a property in Bath she knew nothing about the only things she has left of him. To a new life as a madam… Knowing the debt collectors will arrive any moment, Louisa must leave everything she knows behind, and move to Bath. But left with no means of income, Louisa knows she has little choice but to return to but her old way of life. But this time, she’ll do it on her own terms – by turning her new home into a brothel for upper class gentleman. And she’s determined the horrors she was forced to endure in the past are not experienced by the girls she saves from the streets. Enlisting the help of Jacob Jackson, a quiet but feared boxer, to watch over the house, Louisa is about to embark on a life she never envisaged. Can she find the courage to forge this new path? The Widow's Vow is the first in a gripping and gritty Victorian saga series from the bestselling author of The Home Front Nurses, Rachel Brimble. Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Widow’s Vow.

A powerful and dramatic Victorian saga of ambition, love and scandal—perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Mary Wood and Sarah Waters. ? He needs a wife... 1853, Bath. Industrialist William Rose was a poor lad from the slums who pulled himself up by his bootstraps, but in order to achieve his greatest ambitions he must become the epitome of Victorian respectability: a family man. She has a plan... But the only woman who’s caught his eye is sophisticated beauty, Octavia Marshall, one of the notorious ladies of Carson Street. Though she was once born to great wealth and privilege, she’s hardly got the reputation he’s looking for, but she’s determined to invest her hard-earned fortune in Mr Rose’s mills and forge a new life as an entirely proper businesswoman. They strike a deal that promises them both what they desire the most, but William’s a fool if he thinks Octavia will be a conventional married woman, and she’s very much mistaken if she thinks their pasts won’t follow them wherever they go. In the third and final instalment of Rachel Brimble’s exciting Victorian saga series, The Ladies of Carson Street will open the doors on a thoroughly modern marriage – and William is about to get a lot more than he bargained for.Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Very Modern Marriage.

A powerful and atmospheric saga set in the glitter and grit of Victorian Bath’s theatre world. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Mary Wood and Sarah Waters. ?? A young girl’s dream… Bath, 1852. As a girl, Nancy Bloom would go to Bath’s Theatre Royal, sit on the hard wooden benches and stare in awe at the actresses playing men as much as the women dressed in finery. She longed to be a part of it all and when a man promised her parents he could find a role for Nancy in the theatre, they believed him. His lie and betrayal led to her ruin. A foundling’s ambition… Francis Carlyle is a theatre manager, a man with big dreams, who has finally shed the skin of his secret past as a foundling and is now rich, successful and in need of a new female star. Never in a million years did he think he'd find her standing on a table in one of Bath’s bawdiest pubs, entertaining its patrons with her exquisite voice. Nancy vowed never to trust a man again. Francis will do anything to make her his star. As they engage in a battle of wits and wills, can either survive with their hearts intact? The second in Rachel Brimble’s thrilling Victorian saga series, The Foundling’s Fortune, will whisk you away to the riotous, thriving underbelly of Victorian Bath.Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as Trouble for the Leading Lady.

An unputdownable historical saga set in Victorian Bath, where one woman must fight for freedom, friendship and a second chance. Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Rosie Goodwin and Mary Wood. ??? From grieving widow... 1851, England. After her merchant husband saved her from a life of prostitution, Louisa Hill was briefly happy as a housewife in Bristol. But then a constable arrives at her door. Her husband has been found hanged in a Bath hotel room, a note and a key to a property in Bath she knew nothing about the only things she has left of him. To a new life as a madam… Knowing the debt collectors will arrive any moment, Louisa must leave everything she knows behind, and move to Bath. But left with no means of income, Louisa knows she has little choice but to return to but her old way of life. But this time, she’ll do it on her own terms – by turning her new home into a brothel for upper class gentleman. And she’s determined the horrors she was forced to endure in the past are not experienced by the girls she saves from the streets. Enlisting the help of Jacob Jackson, a quiet but feared boxer, to watch over the house, Louisa is about to embark on a life she never envisaged. Can she find the courage to forge this new path? The Widow's Vow is the first in a gripping and gritty Victorian saga series from the bestselling author of The Home Front Nurses, Rachel Brimble. Readers love Rachel Brimble’s captivating historical sagas: ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … Hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships.’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Widow’s Vow.

A beautifully emotional and sweeping historical saga of courage, secrets and hope aboard the Titanic — perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Fiona Ford and Rosie Goodwin. ??? Bath, 1912: an unforgettable journey… Amelia Wakefield loves working at Pennington’s, Bath’s finest department store. An escape from her traumatic past, it feels like the store saved her life. So when Pennington’s owner sets her a task to set sail on the Titanic and study the department stores of New York, Amelia couldn't be more excited – or determined! Frustrated with his life at home, Samuel Murphy longs for a few weeks of freedom and adventure. Meeting Amelia on board the Titanic, Samuel can't help wonder what painful history has made the beauty so reserved. But he already has too many responsibilities for love. Meanwhile, in Bath, Ruby Taylor has always kept her Pennington co-workers at a distance. Her little brother’s safety is her first priority. But when that means accepting an unexpected offer of sanctuary, more than one of Ruby's secrets is under threat of being revealed... The final gripping, powerful novel in the Pennington’s Shop Girls series, set in 1912 Bath and on the fated voyage of the Titanic. Will the Shop Girls find happiness… or tragedy? Perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Fiona Ford.What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble’s gorgeous historical sagas! ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘I absolutely loved this book…. I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling… I can’t wait to read more.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Shop Girl at Sea.

A beautifully emotional and sweeping historical saga of courage, secrets and hope aboard the Titanic — perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Fiona Ford and Rosie Goodwin. ??? Bath, 1912: an unforgettable journey… Amelia Wakefield loves working at Pennington’s, Bath’s finest department store. An escape from her traumatic past, it feels like the store saved her life. So when Pennington’s owner sets her a task to set sail on the Titanic and study the department stores of New York, Amelia couldn't be more excited – or determined! Frustrated with his life at home, Samuel Murphy longs for a few weeks of freedom and adventure. Meeting Amelia on board the Titanic, Samuel can't help wonder what painful history has made the beauty so reserved. But he already has too many responsibilities for love. Meanwhile, in Bath, Ruby Taylor has always kept her Pennington co-workers at a distance. Her little brother’s safety is her first priority. But when that means accepting an unexpected offer of sanctuary, more than one of Ruby's secrets is under threat of being revealed... The final gripping, powerful novel in the Pennington’s Shop Girls series, set in 1912 Bath and on the fated voyage of the Titanic. Will the Shop Girls find happiness… or tragedy? Perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Fiona Ford.What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble’s gorgeous historical sagas! ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘I absolutely loved this book…. I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling… I can’t wait to read more.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Shop Girl at Sea.

A beautifully emotional and sweeping historical saga of courage, secrets and hope aboard the Titanic — perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Fiona Ford and Rosie Goodwin. ??? Bath, 1912: an unforgettable journey… Amelia Wakefield loves working at Pennington’s, Bath’s finest department store. An escape from her traumatic past, it feels like the store saved her life. So when Pennington’s owner sets her a task to set sail on the Titanic and study the department stores of New York, Amelia couldn't be more excited – or determined! Frustrated with his life at home, Samuel Murphy longs for a few weeks of freedom and adventure. Meeting Amelia on board the Titanic, Samuel can't help wonder what painful history has made the beauty so reserved. But he already has too many responsibilities for love. Meanwhile, in Bath, Ruby Taylor has always kept her Pennington co-workers at a distance. Her little brother’s safety is her first priority. But when that means accepting an unexpected offer of sanctuary, more than one of Ruby's secrets is under threat of being revealed... The final gripping, powerful novel in the Pennington’s Shop Girls series, set in 1912 Bath and on the fated voyage of the Titanic. Will the Shop Girls find happiness… or tragedy? Perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Fiona Ford.What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble’s gorgeous historical sagas! ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘I absolutely loved this book…. I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling… I can’t wait to read more.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Shop Girl at Sea.

A beautifully emotional and sweeping historical saga of courage, secrets and hope aboard the Titanic — perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Fiona Ford and Rosie Goodwin. ??? Bath, 1912: an unforgettable journey… Amelia Wakefield loves working at Pennington’s, Bath’s finest department store. An escape from her traumatic past, it feels like the store saved her life. So when Pennington’s owner sets her a task to set sail on the Titanic and study the department stores of New York, Amelia couldn't be more excited – or determined! Frustrated with his life at home, Samuel Murphy longs for a few weeks of freedom and adventure. Meeting Amelia on board the Titanic, Samuel can't help wonder what painful history has made the beauty so reserved. But he already has too many responsibilities for love. Meanwhile, in Bath, Ruby Taylor has always kept her Pennington co-workers at a distance. Her little brother’s safety is her first priority. But when that means accepting an unexpected offer of sanctuary, more than one of Ruby's secrets is under threat of being revealed... The final gripping, powerful novel in the Pennington’s Shop Girls series, set in 1912 Bath and on the fated voyage of the Titanic. Will the Shop Girls find happiness… or tragedy? Perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Fiona Ford.What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble’s gorgeous historical sagas! ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘I absolutely loved this book…. I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling… I can’t wait to read more.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as A Shop Girl at Sea.

A unforgettably heartwarming and gripping festive saga of love, loss and loyalty—perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs, and Mr Selfridge. ??? Christmas sees Pennington’s at its most glorious, thronged with shoppers, its grand staircase and balcony adorned with holly, mistletoe, tinsel and lights. It should be the happiest time, but dramas are simmering beneath the surface. For shop girl Cornelia Culford, a divorce hearing looms, where she could lose custody of her young sons to her overbearing and unfaithful husband. For Stephen Gower, being head of security at Pennington's is the perfect refuge from a tragic past at Scotland Yard. But soon his detecting skills will be required once more, as Pennington’s owners Joseph Carter and Elizabeth Pennington beg him to help solve the murder of Joseph’s first wife, now that it seems the killer has struck again, and for Joseph and Elizabeth, their marriage depends on exorcising the past. As Christmas approaches, will this be the year that the Pennington’s shop girls find peace and joy?What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble’s gorgeous historical sagas! ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘I absolutely loved this book…. I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling… I can’t wait to read more.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as The Shop Girl’s Christmas

A unforgettably heartwarming and gripping festive saga of love, loss and loyalty—perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Anna Jacobs, and Mr Selfridge. ??? Christmas sees Pennington’s at its most glorious, thronged with shoppers, its grand staircase and balcony adorned with holly, mistletoe, tinsel and lights. It should be the happiest time, but dramas are simmering beneath the surface. For shop girl Cornelia Culford, a divorce hearing looms, where she could lose custody of her young sons to her overbearing and unfaithful husband. For Stephen Gower, being head of security at Pennington's is the perfect refuge from a tragic past at Scotland Yard. But soon his detecting skills will be required once more, as Pennington’s owners Joseph Carter and Elizabeth Pennington beg him to help solve the murder of Joseph’s first wife, now that it seems the killer has struck again, and for Joseph and Elizabeth, their marriage depends on exorcising the past. As Christmas approaches, will this be the year that the Pennington’s shop girls find peace and joy?What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble’s gorgeous historical sagas! ‘Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping… Compelling reading.’ Lizzie Lane ‘I absolutely loved this book…. I couldn’t put it down.’ Fenella J Miller ‘Fantastic!’ Rosie Clarke ‘Heartwarming! … It was hard to put down!’ Patricia McBride ‘Skilled and vivid storytelling… I can’t wait to read more.’ May Ellis ‘Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can’t wait to read more about these ladies.’ Reader Review ????? ‘A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I’m looking forward to more books in the series!’ Reader Review ????? Previously published as The Shop Girl’s Christmas